HC Deb 16 July 1914 vol 64 c2108
58. Mr. JAMES HOGGE

asked the Secretary of State for War by whose authority the Royal Standard with the English quarterings was flown at Stirling Castle on the occasion of the visit of His Majesty the King; and whether any standards are available for use in Scotland by the military with Scottish quarterings?

The PRIME MINISTER

The authority is contained in the King's Regulations and Orders for the Army, paragraph 1806 and appendix 7. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.

Mr. HOGGE

Is the Prime Minister aware that the English Royal Standard flag was flown—

The PRIME MINISTER

There is no English Royal Standard!

Mr. HOGGE

Arising out of that answer is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Royal Standard, as used in England, was flown over the Royal Palace of Holy-rood during the King's visit; also that that it is a breach of the Act of Union, and, as a Scottish Member, will the right hon. Gentleman assert our Scottish rights?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am sorry that my hon. Friend is so imperfectly informed. The Standard that was used at Holyrood was the Standard of the United Kingdom, the quarterings of which were settled by the Royal Proclamation of the 1st January, 1801, which followed on the Act of Union of 1800.